Support bill announced for UB40's Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall bow

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall has announced the support bill for UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey at this year’s event.

UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey will be appearing at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time, together with their eight-piece reggae band, on Monday, March 19. Hollie Cook, Three The Hard Way - Dennis Bovell, Brinsley Forde and David Hinds and special guest David Rodigan MBE have now joined them on the line-up.

Ali said: “We are showcasing the very best of British Reggae at the iconic RAH, for a wonderful charity TCT. Come and join us for an incredible evening.”

The full line-up for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert is: An Evening Of Comedy hosted by Russell Howard, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Roger Daltrey, Courteeners, Kasabian and Def Leppard.

Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall was conceived and curated by The Who frontman Daltrey, the charity’s Honorary Patron, who still plays a vital role in making the shows happen

More than 235 artists and comedians have played Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall since 2000, raising over £27 million for young people with cancer.

Last year saw the 100th Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall show, performed, of course, by The Who. There were also incredible performances by Ed Sheeran, Olly Murs, Paul Weller, Pet Shop Boys with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, a night of comedy hosted by Romesh Ranganathan, plus surprise guest appearances by Michael McIntyre and Noel Gallagher.

This year’s shows are again supported by headline sponsors Aldi, which is aiming to raise £5m for the charity, alongside associate sponsors American Airlines and Tangle Teezer.